There is nothing wrong with the radioactive lenses. They give a lovely glow to your pictures

I would agree with the comments regarding the Superzoom type of camera. I started digital with one (a FujiFilm S6800) but quickly discovered that I was making demands on it that it was unable to meet. The learning curve with a 'proper' DSLR was not all that difficult. I would therefore suggest that route to avoid purchasing two cameras in a row - as I did.

Lovely idea. I managed to use my boots just twice this year!

Lord knows what we shall have produced between us by the close of the present crisis ! (nice brooch).

I have only ever seen one of them for sale.... and that IS the A 100 I had in mind right at the beginning !

From my 'old glass' collection comes what has been described as 'a sleeper'. I've no idea who actually made this lens but it performs superbly well as designed and, with 30mm of tubes added it will rival the Pentax F or FA 50mm macro.

Here are two contra jour shots in the garden without tubes






Two from last summer






and two 'macros' from yesterday with tubes






Oh, and it also beats the Takumar 2.8/105, which surprised me. Both are highly desireable and rare. What I like about both of them is that they have a two ring, preset aperture. If you see either, they are worth grabbing.

What has? The Primotar or one of the three A 100s?

Blimey. I've just ordered a Primotar to try and get bokeh like that. So I'll go for 100mm.

Lenniebloke said, I would chop off the right third completely, removing the dark bush and branches

But then you would be left with the next in line dark bush and branches ???

Striking image. Those stems really pop.

Black and White alley is a corker.